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Diagnosing AF - advice needed

My mother is 85, had a pacemaker inserted a year ago for sick sinus syndrome with a very low heart rate. The irregular heart beat symbol has been showing up...

My mother is 85, had a pacemaker inserted a year ago for sick sinus syndrome wit...

ling

•4 years ago

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Post SVT ablation consuming alcohol

Hi! I’m a 21 yr old who 3 weeks ago had an SVT ablation. I’m on metoprolol 25 mg twice daily to regulate my heart rate for the foreseeable future, will...

Hi! I’m a 21 yr old who 3 weeks ago had an SVT ablation. I’m on metoprolol 25 mg...

Dogluvr95

•4 years ago

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Pre ablation COVID test

I had my pre assessment for my ablation yesterday. It was done by phone by a very kind nurse who explained everything. This is my third but obviously not had...

I had my pre assessment for my ablation yesterday. It was done by phone by a ver...

ETFCfan

•4 years ago

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FOUND CAUSE OF BLOOD IN URINE

Hi -- a couple months ago we discussed people who were having blood in their urine. Mine was awful, clear during the day and dark brown in the evening. I...

Hi -- a couple months ago we discussed people who were having blood in their uri...

goldey

•4 years ago

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Ablation update Not ideal progress

The Ablation I had on the 10 of July has certainly not been a success from my point of view, though i accept it is too early to say it has failed (The...

The Ablation I had on the 10 of July has certainly not been a success from my po...

Sfhmgusa

•4 years ago

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RF Ablation pros and cons in 2020

My first ablation was a Cryogenic ablation which lasted 7 months. My doctor wants to do a second ablation using RF this time. What are the pros and cons of RF...

My first ablation was a Cryogenic ablation which lasted 7 months. My doctor want...

Slattery

•4 years ago

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It seems to me that most people have gone in for Ablation of one sort or another. Is it just me or does everyone get it done?

I have been diagnosed with AFIB in and out for about 8 months and trying to learn all the facts. This Covid has thrown a wrench into the medical care system...

I have been diagnosed with AFIB in and out for about 8 months and trying to lea...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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18 Months post Ablation update

Every 3 months i give a update after my 3 rd Ablation, 18 months since my 3rd Ablation and so far so good, still get the odd Ectopic beat , but not every day,...

Every 3 months i give a update after my 3 rd Ablation, 18 months since my 3rd Ab...

higgy52

•4 years ago

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Problems with bisoprolol

Only been taking Bisop for about two weeks. Having short runs of sinus tachy I didnt have before accompanied by burning feeling in my skin especially back and...

Only been taking Bisop for about two weeks. Having short runs of sinus tachy I ...

Peony4575

•4 years ago

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Morning light headedness

Hello all you kind people, I really need some guidance please. It is now 4 weeks since my ablation, I have experienced most of what the factsheet explained can...

Hello all you kind people, I really need some guidance please. It is now 4 weeks...

Ochg

•4 years ago

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BP monitors and AF

Anybody know why the advise on Kinetik blood pressure monitors state you should not use them if you suffer from AF? What are the risks involved? Thanks Danny

Anybody know why the advise on Kinetik blood pressure monitors state you should ...

Colutd

•4 years ago

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Post cardioversion burn mrks?

I had this done yesterday in London and after two shocks 150 and 200 I am back in normal sinus rhythm woop. woop! I have a pacemaker which made things a bit...

I had this done yesterday in London and after two shocks 150 and 200 I am back i...

BongoBanana

•4 years ago

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Ever had reflux/bloating set your heart off in the middle of the night?

As it says, this happened to me. Woke up about 3 ish and lay there before becoming aware of my heart. It was pounding out of my chest, an ectopic every few...

As it says, this happened to me. Woke up about 3 ish and lay there before becomi...

DaveT81

•4 years ago

17 Replies

CT Scan with AF

Good morning everyone. Has anyone here been for a a CT Scan whilst in AF? I have a scan next week and I've been in persistent AF for the last 3 weeks. The...

Good morning everyone. Has anyone here been for a a CT Scan whilst in AF? I have...

Stinky1953

•4 years ago

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6 days post ablation - persistent cough

Hi everyone I’m new here, 6 days post ablation, NSR but a nagging cough that seems to be getting worse, cant help but think of COVIID or PVT. any similar...

Hi everyone I’m new here, 6 days post ablation, NSR but a nagging cough that see...

Timbo1963

•4 years ago

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Persistent Cough 6 days post ablation

Persistent cough and burning lungs 6 days post ablation. Anyone have anything similar? My mind races and of course now have to worry about covid too. Anything...

Persistent cough and burning lungs 6 days post ablation. Anyone have anything si...

Timbo1963

•4 years ago

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Can anyone explain what this may have been?

I’m 28. Normal BMI. Had one bout of afib that went to Normal Sinus Rhythm on its own. ECG at the Hospital caught it. I have slightly high BP. Echocardiogram...

I’m 28. Normal BMI. Had one bout of afib that went to Normal Sinus Rhythm on its...

bcrouse

•4 years ago

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AF and fluid retention

Hello fellow sufferers. My name is Stewart and have had AF for 6 years. Do any of you think that fluid retention and discolouration of the legs, also leg ache,...

Hello fellow sufferers. My name is Stewart and have had AF for 6 years. Do any o...

Tickerprobs

•4 years ago

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Using Kardia EKG monitor

I could do with advice on using a Kardia 6 lead EKG monitor. I've followed included instructions and have taken my first reading. It has confirmed the fact...

I could do with advice on using a Kardia 6 lead EKG monitor. I've followed inclu...

Mawes

•4 years ago

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Variations on Ablation Theme

Looking around at various hospitals,it struck me just how much variation of proceedure there is. I wonder what drives this ,cost or getting through large...

Looking around at various hospitals,it struck me just how much variation of proc...

wilsond

•4 years ago

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Are you taking BISOPROLOL for Heart Rate control? What are your experiences with the Pulse Rates on this drug.

Hello friends. Since diagnosed with AF 8 months ago, I have been on 2.5mg of Bisoprolol and Apixaban daily . My heart rate has been in the 40-65 BPM since...

Hello friends. Since diagnosed with AF 8 months ago, I have been on 2.5mg of Bi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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3rd times the charm? Hope so.

Had a call on Tuesday that I could have an ablation on Friday. Fitted in all the prep tests and got it done! Less time to fret and worry this way. Had already...

Had a call on Tuesday that I could have an ablation on Friday. Fitted in all the...

lovetogarden

•4 years ago

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Questions on 2nd Ablation

I agreed to having a 2nd ablation, and now I must say I am nervous about what can go wrong. My doctor told me he will use heat this time as he used cold in the...

I agreed to having a 2nd ablation, and now I must say I am nervous about what ca...

Slattery

•4 years ago

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Alcohol after Cardioversion. They suspect there's a risk but don't tell you.

I posted here last month that I considered I wasn't warned of the dangers of consuming alcohol after cardioversion. I asked the hospital under the Freedom of...

I posted here last month that I considered I wasn't warned of the dangers of con...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•4 years ago

68 Replies

Ectopics/APC

Been rattling over my symptoms and this is the closest thing I’ve found anyone else suffer or been diagnosed of this?...

Been rattling over my symptoms and this is the closest thing I’ve found anyone e...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Devices for LAAO procedure.

Can someone kindly give me all the names of the various devices used in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) as I am having a telephone assessment on Monday....

Can someone kindly give me all the names of the various devices used in Left Atr...

Maxim10

•4 years ago

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Atrial ectopics now tachycardia

For some year’s suffered from atrial ectopics checked out by cardiologist said not a problem don’t worry about it. 3 days ago Kardia result suggested...

For some year’s suffered from atrial ectopics checked out by cardiologist said n...

Dondodoc

•4 years ago

9 Replies

breathlessness

Hello all you lovely people, Just someting for you to bear in mind. I am always breathless with my Afib, but lately it got horrendous , only being able to...

Hello all you lovely people, Just someting for you to bear in mind. I am always...

2564

•4 years ago

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Metraprole dose

Can I just ask for the people on here who take this drug what are your doses? And are they spread throughout the day?

Can I just ask for the people on here who take this drug what are your doses? A...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Cortisone Injection

So the diagnosis for my ankle is Tenosynovitis - inflammation in the sheath the contains the perineal tendons and I’m booked in for a cortisone injection. Has...

So the diagnosis for my ankle is Tenosynovitis - inflammation in the sheath the ...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2020

Diagnosing AF - advice needed

Post SVT ablation consuming alcohol

Pre ablation COVID test

FOUND CAUSE OF BLOOD IN URINE

Ablation update Not ideal progress

RF Ablation pros and cons in 2020

It seems to me that most people have gone in for Ablation of one sort or another. Is it just me or does everyone get it done?

18 Months post Ablation update

Problems with bisoprolol

Morning light headedness

BP monitors and AF

Post cardioversion burn mrks?

Ever had reflux/bloating set your heart off in the middle of the night?

CT Scan with AF

6 days post ablation - persistent cough

Persistent Cough 6 days post ablation

Can anyone explain what this may have been?

AF and fluid retention

Using Kardia EKG monitor

Variations on Ablation Theme

Are you taking BISOPROLOL for Heart Rate control? What are your experiences with the Pulse Rates on this drug.

3rd times the charm? Hope so.

Questions on 2nd Ablation

Alcohol after Cardioversion. They suspect there's a risk but don't tell you.

Ectopics/APC

Devices for LAAO procedure.

Atrial ectopics now tachycardia

breathlessness

Metraprole dose

Cortisone Injection

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